Social Safeguards Specialist M4CR

The M4CR project is expected to protect and restore critical mangrove ecosystems, enhance global public goods (ecosystem services, carbon storage, habitat for species) and reduce disaster risk to coastal communities in four provinces: Riau, South Sumatra, North Kalimantan and East Kalimantan. The project will also contribute to the Government of Indonesia’s ambition of turning the land use sector into a carbon sink by 2030.

During the project operation, the Social Safeguards Specialist will work closely with the Environmental Safeguards Specialist and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer on related aspects of the project, including reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and communication. In addition, s/he will report to the Project Director and Project Leader at IEF as well as coordinate with the Social Safeguards Specialists assigned for the MoEF and BRGM.

Responsibilities:

During the project operation, the Social Safeguards Specialist will work closely with the Environmental Safeguards Specialist and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer on related aspects of the project, including reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and communication. In addition, s/he will report to the Project Director and Project Leader at IEF as well as coordinate with the Social Safeguards Specialists assigned for the MoEF and BRGM.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Development Studies, Public Policy, Human Geography, Natural Resources Management or other related fields combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s with minimum 5 years of experience in the area of natural resources management, ecosystem rehabilitation/restoration, and social impact study, or
• A Master Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Development Studies, Public Policy, Human Geography, Natural Resources Management or other related fields combinedwith specialized experience in similar organization/s with minimum 3 years of experience in the area of natural resources management, ecosystem rehabilitation/restoration, and social impact study.
• Experience working in government and/or donor-funded projects and institutions would be an advantage, including the understanding of the project cycle and delivery of large and complex forestry projects;
• Proven track of project cycle’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience;
• Excellent communications, report writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.